AdvisorCheck - Find and Connect with Top Financial Advisors on Your Terms
Why Advisor Check
RH

Richard J. Hoag

Some features on this profile are disabled
CRD#: 4428750
RH

Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Richard Joseph Hoag, who also goes by Richard J Hoag, Richard Joseph Hoag Jr., was a registered financial professional .

Richard is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 2001. Richard had worked at 7 firms and has passed the Series 63, Series 65, Series 66, SIE and Series 7 exams.

top-8-questions

Question & Answer


Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Richard J Hoag | Richard Joseph Hoag Jr.

Other business activities


Outside business activity is any business or activity undertaken by an advisor that is outside the scope of their relationship with their firm (e.g., consulting services, real estate, freelance work, teaching, etc.). Investors should stay informed about these activities to ensure no conflicts of interest.
The advisor shows no other business activity.

Blog Corner


CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


Advisors may have various certifications and credentials from different organizations. AdvisorCheck highlights these seven certifications - AIF®, CFP®, ChFC®, CFA, CLU®, CIMA®, CPWA®
None

Experience


Past

March 11, 2015 - March 19, 2018

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 127787
BARNEGAT, NJ
Past

February 11, 2015 - March 19, 2018

SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

BD
CRD#: 127787
BARNEGAT, NJ
Past

February 24, 2014 - November 24, 2014

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

RIA
CRD#: 129052
PLEASANTVILLE, NJ
Past

February 21, 2014 - November 24, 2014

PNC WEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC

BD
CRD#: 129052
PLEASANTVILLE, NJ
Past

January 21, 2014 - February 10, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT ADVISERS LLC

RIA
CRD#: 105644
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Past

May 2, 2012 - January 21, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

RIA
CRD#: 15340
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ
Past

May 1, 2012 - February 5, 2014

CETERA INVESTMENT SERVICES LLC

BD
CRD#: 15340
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, NJ
Past

May 3, 2006 - April 30, 2012

ALLSTATE FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 18272
DAYTON, NJ
Past

December 3, 2003 - February 16, 2006

BCG SECURITIES, INC.

RIA
CRD#: 70
WOODBINE, NJ
Past

December 1, 2003 - February 16, 2006

BCG SECURITIES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 70
CHERRY HILL, NJ
Past

April 12, 2002 - December 16, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

RIA
CRD#: 6627
MARLTON, NJ
Past

November 16, 2001 - December 16, 2003

EQUITABLE ADVISORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 6627
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


Listed states reflect where the advisor is authorized to serve clients under state regulations.

Visual representation of state registrations

This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 5/1/2014
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
State Security Law Exam
State Security Law Exam
RR
IAR
Series 66
Date: 1/18/2002
Uniform Combined State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


SP
SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC
ADVANCED FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 127787 / SEC#: 801-70354, 8-66046

BD
Terminated by SEC on 10/07/2025
Upgrade to AdvisorCheck Premium
Get A Biweekly Pulse, AutomaticallyReceive biweekly alerts automatically. Stay informed and proactive.
Catch Firm-Level Red Flags SoonerCatch leadership changes and disclosures early, before issues escalate.
See Trends. Not Just SnapshotsMonitor firm stability metrics like AUM and advisor ratios over time.

Contact information


Main Address
10150 Meanley Drive 1st Floor, San Diego, CA 92131
Mailing Address
Phone number
(800) 686-4724
Established
California since 02/05/2003
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees
248

FINRA licenses (3 States and Territories)


Blank US states mapAlaskaHawaiiAlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWisconsinWest VirginiaWyoming

Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

SORRENTO PACIFIC CONTOUR WRAP FEE PROGRAM BROCHURE MARCH 2025 (3/28/2025)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
AWS 3, INC.MEMBER
HAWLEY, AMANDA CANDELMOCORPORATE SECRETARY3214453
MADURSKI, ANGELAFINOP6606756
SIMONSON, MARY KATHRYNCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER1297398

Regulatory assets under management


Total Number of Accounts924
AUM (Assets Under Management)$ 222,328,734

Disclosures


Regulatory Event1

Accountant surprise examination report


Filing DateForm ADV-E CoverForm ADV-E Report
09/27/2024
Cover Page
01/10/2024
12/14/2022

Red Flags


Disclosures can be potential red flags, including customer disputes, regulatory fines, employer terminations, bankruptcies, judgments, liens, or certain criminal activities.

Check for any disclosures as part of your thorough research when choosing an advisor.

Company Information


SORRENTO PACIFIC FINANCIAL, LLC

CRD#: 127787

TRUST BUT VERIFY

Monitor Richard Hoag

Get automatic monthly alerts on:
Job or Firm Moves
Licensing Changes
Client Complaints
New Red Flags
Contact Information Updates

Similar Advisors


Stephen Albert Zahka
Stephen ZahkaAdvisorCheck Check Mark
EDWARD JONES
IAR
RR
Marlborough, MA
Marshall Lee Rosen
Marshall RosenAdvisorCheck Check Mark
OSAIC WEALTH, INC.
IAR
RR
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Frank Horace Moore III
Frank MooreAdvisorCheck Check Mark
UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
IAR
RR
Greenwich, CT
footer-logo

AdvisorCheck does not offer investment advice and should not replace discussions with professional accounting, tax, legal or financial advisors.© 2025 AdvisorCheck, an AIMR Analytics company. All rights reserved.